Canary Islands Tourism Statistics 2026
Monthly tourist arrivals in the Canary Islands, sourced directly from ISTAC (Canary Islands Statistics Institute) and the FRONTUR survey. All figures are official counts of main tourists — inter-island movements excluded to avoid double-counting.
Monthly tourist arrivals
Source: Canary Islands Statistics Institute (ISTAC) · Dataset E16028B_000011 · Main tourists (excludes inter-island)
Island-by-island analysis
Detailed monthly statistics
| Month | Total | Tenerife | Gran Canaria | MoM change | YoY change |
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Data sources and methodology
Primary data
- ISTAC — Canary Islands Statistics Institute
- Dataset: E16028B_000011 (v1.47)
- FRONTUR — Tourism Movement Statistics
- Updated: July 15, 2026 (May 2026 data)
Methodology
- Main tourists — excludes inter-island movements
- Individual data for each island
- No market-share estimates — exact ISTAC figures by month
- Period: April 2024 – May 2026 (26 months)
Canary Islands tourism 2024–2026: complete ISTAC analysis
Official tourism data for the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands tourism statistics for the 2024–2026 period reveal a detailed overview of the Canarian tourism sector. According to official data from ISTAC (Canary Islands Statistics Institute), the archipelago has received more than 18 million tourists in the last 12 months, consolidating its position as one of Europe's leading tourist destinations.
Tenerife: leader in tourist arrivals
Tenerife remains the island with the highest tourist influx, receiving -- visitors in the last 12 months (--). Tenerife tourism data shows a stable trend with peaks during winter and Christmas holidays, with the island accounting for roughly of all Canary Islands arrivals.
Gran Canaria: second tourist destination
Gran Canaria ranks second in tourist arrivals to the Canary Islands, with -- visitors in the last 12 months (--). Gran Canaria tourism statistics reflect a strong presence of the German and British markets, with notable demand in quality tourism and longer stays.
Trends and monthly analysis
The monthly analysis of Canarian tourism shows clear seasonal patterns. Peak months correspond to October through March, consistently reaching above 1.5 million monthly arrivals. The most recent comparison — -- shows -- year-on-year. The 12-month rolling total stands at -- tourists.
Economic impact of tourism
The Canarian tourism sector represents more than 35% of regional GDP, generating direct and indirect employment for more than 400,000 people. Canary Islands tourism indicators show complete post-pandemic recovery, even surpassing 2019 figures in several segments.
Main source markets
The main Canary Islands tourism markets include the United Kingdom, Germany, mainland Spain and other European countries. Tourist nationalities in the Canary Islands have diversified, including emerging markets from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
Methodology and data sources
This Canarian tourism dashboard exclusively uses official data from ISTAC and FRONTUR. The monthly tourism statistics include only main tourists, excluding inter-island movements to avoid duplications. All data has been verified and updated through May 2026.
For island-level breakdowns covering Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, see the per-island statistics page. For the full historical series since 2015, see the 10-year evolution analysis.
Dataset
E16028B_000011 (v1.47)
Main tourists — excludes inter-island movements
Period: April 2024 – May 2026